Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Oh!"

At the sound of the exclamation, I saw Xander turn his head to the side and cover his eyes with his hand.

Brandon stood up straight and said calmly, "Mr. Roulder, haven't you seen people in love before?"

Xander lowered his hand. "I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've seen it done so... intimately."

He turned to me. "Ms. Crown, you really live up to your reputation in the marketing department. You've developed a new style of affection."

I was speechless.

"Are you tired standing there? Others are." Brandon ended Xander's teasing.

Xander slapped his forehead. "Look at me, so shocked that I forgot the main event."

He moved aside and said, "Boss, please."

Boss?

I was startled and then saw a short, plump man with what looked like a seven-month 'pregnant belly' walk in.

Not knowing who this person was, I instinctively looked at Brandon.

was already seated and gently rubbing his lips.

seat here!" Xander eagerly pulled out the chair at the main

Xander had mentioned

the introduction. "Boss, these are the two recruits. This is our Technical Engineering Director, Brandon Howell, and this is

the

the mysterious boss

front of me did not

his last name was

person who invested in

Wasn't it Brandon?

Stephen." Brandon had

feeling like I had

until Xander called out to me. "Ms. Crown, stop being mesmerized

I was speechless.

my composure, I stood and nodded slightly to the man in front of me, who

I'm Madeline

who you are. Please, have a seat!" Stephen said

match the demeanor of someone who would give

found out the person who invested in Xander

assumptions, and the impact was

I felt